I'm 5 weeks away from my vsg in Mexico. Going alone, is that a dumb idea? I feel like it is a safe clinic etc. Has anyone been to TJ Mexico to get this surgery on their own. How hard will it be to travel back home.?? Any helpful tips? Also anyone from my area done this before ? ( San Francisco bay area )

Christina

I'm going alone in 10 days. Many people go alone and feel totally safe. I'm not worried about the plane ride back because I'm in Phoenix and my flight will only be about an hour and a half. Probably won't be the most comfortable, but at least it will be short. Good luck with your surgery.

I flew Southwest out of Oakland to San Diego. I went alone and I did fine. I did not have my surgery in Tijuana but from what I have read, you are picked up at the airport and taken to the clinic. Loads of people on this forum have gone to TJ alone and have done fine. Pack light, lifting your bag into an overhead bin is a little bit hard when you're tired after surgery. Make sure it has wheels, you won't want to carry it. I will let others tell you their tips for your particular surgeon and clinic.

At least SW doesn't charge for checked baggage!

I am from Redwood City but I had my sleeve done locally on Monday.

You will be fine. I'm happy to help answer questions about the sleeve in general!

Thanks all. I moved my sleeve appt up. Going to tj in 6 weeks. Can't wait. And, yeah, my good friend Alena is going with me.

I can't answer your question about going to Mexico, but can tell you that I had my surgery with a San Francisco Bay area Dr.!!

Dr. David Fisher from Kaiser. He was awesome! From begining to end no problems what so ever!

Best of luck to you!

Kelly